Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 291: Return to Bin Hai

Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Return to Bin Hai

Shen Siyuan didn’t let his uncle-grandpa stay in the Ten Thousand Soul Banner for long; within a few breaths, he released him.

But it was during these few breaths that he learned quite a bit of information and realized that something about himself was different.

He looked down at himself and then turned to Shen Siyuan with a face full of astonishment.

For a moment, he seemed not to know what to say to express his feelings, and could only utter with a slightly trembling voice, "This... this..."

"Alright, uncle-grandpa, we’re all family, no need for formalities." Shen Siyuan said.

At these words, uncle-grandpa nodded, his expression a complex mix of surprise and contentment.

"That’s really some skill, Big... Si Yuan, have you attained enlightenment?" uncle-grandpa curiously asked.

He didn’t understand what the Ten Thousand Soul Banner was, nor did he know what a Fan Soul was, but he knew Shen Siyuan could make people visible in front of others and control wind as he pleased. Such Divine Skills were akin to the Taoist immortality spoken of by the Qingyun Taoist, weren’t they?

"You could say that. Also, you should continue to call me Big Head, I’m used to it." Shen Siyuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, uncle-grandpa also revealed a smile.

Shen Siyuan continued, "Go to Grandma Qiao Zhen. From now on, you can live inside the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. If you ever get tired of it one day, I can also send you back into the cycle of Reincarnation."

"You’ve troubled yourself for me." uncle-grandpa said gratefully.

"I’ve already said we’re family; it’s pointless to say such things." Shen Siyuan said, pretending to be annoyed.

Uncle-grandpa nodded, then curiously spun around on the spot before transforming into a gust of Yin Wind that soared into the sky.

After circling around the roof once, he flew off into the distance.

"What are you looking at?"

Just then, Ruan Hongzhuang suddenly jumped out from behind him and patted him on the shoulder.

"Nothing." Shen Siyuan retracted his gaze.

"What did Grandma tell you?" Shen Siyuan asked curiously.

"Ding ding~" Ruan Hongzhuang proudly lifted her wrist.

On her wrist was an old-fashioned silver bracelet.

"Eh, Grandma gave you the bracelet?" Shen Siyuan was somewhat surprised.

"Of course, Grandma really likes me." Ruan Hongzhuang said with a bit of pride.

"It’s not just about liking. She probably sees you as her granddaughter-in-law. You should know, she didn’t even give this bracelet to my mom. She gave it to you on your first meeting." Shen Siyuan said.

Ruan Hongzhuang was slightly surprised.

"Is this bracelet that valuable?"

"It’s not about the value, but it holds a lot of significance. It’s one of Grandma’s dowries and the only item left. Everything else was sold. It means a great deal to her."

Speaking of this, a shadow flickered across Shen Siyuan’s heart. In truth, the dowries weren’t sold, but taken away by his unfaithful grandfather, probably swapped for money, as life was difficult in that era, and the returning educated youth were mostly short on funds.

Shen Siyuan had especially researched this part of history when he was studying.

He had a particular dislike for the so-called literature of wounds that became popular among those returning educated youth; their so-called hardships were just everyday life for ordinary people.

"Since that’s the case, I should return it to Grandma." Ruan Hongzhuang pretended to go find Grandma.

But she saw Shen Siyuan standing still, looking at her askance.

Indignantly, she said, "Why don’t you stop me?"

"Pretending to be reluctant, you must be secretly delighted inside..."

"Don’t say it."

Ruan Hongzhuang immediately reached out and pinched his mouth shut, but saw Shen Siyuan looking back. Turning her head, she saw Grandma standing at the door, watching the two of them playfully with a cheerful smile.

She couldn’t help but blush, showing a shy expression, and quickly let go of her hand.

"Grandma, where are you going?"

Shen Siyuan noticed she was carrying a basket on her arm.

"I’m going to pick some vegetables from the garden; you two stay for dinner tonight." Grandma said.

"No trouble, we’ll be leaving soon." Shen Siyuan quickly said.

"So soon, you’re leaving already?" Grandma said, surprised.

"We’ll leave before it gets dark; we won’t stay for dinner." Shen Siyuan hurriedly said.

His main concern was causing Grandma trouble. She wouldn’t mind a simple meal by herself, but if Shen Siyuan came over, she would certainly put in a lot of effort, and at the very least prepare a couple of meat dishes, not to mention Ruan Hongzhuang was with him today; she would likely be busy for quite a while.

Grandma didn’t insist when she heard what he said, because indeed there weren’t many vegetables at home, and it was too late to buy any by the time Shen Siyuan arrived.

"Then come earlier next time."

"Don’t worry, next time I’ll come see you first, I’ll come straight here."

Grandma was all smiles from Shen Siyuan’s cajoling.

Knowing that Shen Siyuan and his party wouldn’t stay for dinner, Grandma urged them to go back before it got dark.

It wasn’t because she couldn’t bear to part with Shen Siyuan, but because she was worried about the dangers of driving at night.

By the time Shen Siyuan and others drove back to Bin Hai, it was only seven in the evening.

Ruan Hongzhuang drove Shen Siyuan to the entrance of Sea Breeze District.

"Aren’t you coming back with me?" Shen Siyuan was somewhat surprised.

"My mom asked me to go back for a bit, you’ll be on your own tonight." Ruan Hongzhuang smiled and waved her hand before leaving in style.

Shen Siyuan scratched his cheek, wondering if she was really in such a hurry.

He naturally knew that Jiang Yingxue sent Ruan Hongzhuang home to ask about the visit, after all, she had been making several calls throughout the trip to inquire about it.

She seemed even more nervous than Ruan Hongzhuang, and if things weren’t cleared up tonight, she probably wouldn’t be able to sleep.

"Brother... Brother..."

As soon as Shen Siyuan entered the district, he heard Duoduo calling him from afar, standing on the balcony, excitedly waving to him.

Shen Siyuan also raised his hand to wave back.

Then he saw Duoduo turn into a gust of Yin Wind, flying towards him and jumping into his arms.

Shen Siyuan also saw Xiao Yue walking onto her own balcony, looking over at him.

Jiang Yingxue had already asked the maid to prepare dinner early since she and Ruan Xiangqian hadn’t eaten yet, waiting for their daughter to come back.

"I wonder if Shen Siyuan’s parents are satisfied with Ruan Ruan." Jiang Yingxue seemed somewhat anxious.

"What could there be to not satisfy them? My daughter is excellent," said Ruan Xiangqian somewhat unhappily.

In his eyes, his daughter was the best.

"If Shen Siyuan was an ordinary person, of course, I wouldn’t worry, but he’s not an ordinary person, and naturally, his parents will have higher standards," said Jiang Yingxue.

Hearing her words, Ruan Xiangqian also felt a bit uneasy, but still comforted her saying, "Don’t just sit here and imagine things, we’ll know once our daughter returns."

Jiang Yingxue knew this rationale, but as much as she understood, she was still anxious.

Just then, she heard the door open and quickly went to greet her daughter, only to see her daughter come in with a beaming face.

"How was it, did Shen Siyuan’s family like you?" Jiang Yingxue couldn’t wait to ask.

"Was my performance not obvious enough?" Ruan Hongzhuang retorted.

"I’m just worried about you. Many mothers-in-law are hypocrites, all smiles in front of others but you never know how much they dislike you behind your back."

"It shouldn’t be that way."

Ruan Hongzhuang was slightly uncertain from her words, but considering Shen Siyuan’s mother’s personality, she shouldn’t be that kind of duplicitous person.

"Tell me everything from the beginning about today," said Jiang Yingxue as she pulled her to the dining table.

"We can talk while we eat," Ruan Xiangqian also sat down opposite.

Ruan Hongzhuang felt like they were treating her gossip as dinner entertainment.

But she still began to speak: "His parents are quite nice, when I arrived there..."

Ruan Hongzhuang recounted the events from start to finish, and the couple also sighed in relief; it seemed there were no big issues.

Even Shen Siyuan’s Grandma had gifted her own bracelet to Ruan Hongzhuang, and though it wasn’t anything expensive, it held significant meaning.

"From what you said, Shen Siyuan’s parents seem quite nice, especially Shen Siyuan’s mother. Shen Siyuan interacts very comfortably with her, without much constraints of the mother-son relationship."

"Yes, indeed, Si Yuan said his mother is an elementary school teacher, and over time, her personality has become childlike as well."

Ruan Hongzhuang recalled how Huang Huijuan took her slipper to smack Shen Siyuan and almost couldn’t help but laugh.

"That’s good, after you marry over, as long as you treat her well, you won’t need to endure a mother-in-law’s displeasure."

"That kind of personality isn’t necessarily good either, who knows if she might suddenly get angry over some small matter, acting impulsively without much reason," Ruan Xiangqian held a different view.

Hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang paused, then nodded thoughtfully, "Actually, that’s true. Today, when she first saw me, she looked quite displeased simply because I resembled some arch-enemy from her past."

Ruan Hongzhuang was also somewhat amused and exasperated with the incident.

"Arch-enemy?"

At these words, Jiang Yingxue was suddenly startled. That word felt oddly familiar.

PS: The end~

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